Overview

• Princess Aiko attended the 50th Horse Day observance on September 23 at JRA Baji Koen in Setagaya, Tokyo.
• She watched the Imperial Household Agency’s preserved equestrian performance of Horohiki and applauded a parade of horses.
• Aiko congratulated Paris Olympic eventing team bronze medalist Kazuma Tomoto, telling him she had watched his performance on television.
• After show-jumping demonstrations, she asked detailed questions about syncing with the horse and daily training routines.
• Horse Day has been held on the autumnal equinox since JRA designated it in 1968 to showcase traditional equestrian arts and public programs.